§ 76. Mr. Marplesasked the Minister of Fuel and Power how far the target mentioned in the Economic Survey for 1948 for opencast coal production of 11 million tons has been amended; and what is the reason for the alteration.
§ Mr. RobensThe target figure has not been altered, but there are excellent prospects of its being exceeded.
§ 82. Sir W. Darlingasked the Minister of Fuel and Power if he will give an estimate of the over-all cost of opencast coal per ton.
§ Mr. RobensThe estimated over-all cost of opencast coal for the coal year ending 31st March, 1948, averaged 43s. 2d. per ton.